Strawberries and cream, tea and biscuits, egg and soldiers. Some things just go together perfectly. That’s why here at The Tesco Eat Happy Project we’re so excited about our new partnership with The Scout Association.
We admire the Scouts’ sense of adventure and willingness to take on any challenge, so we love the idea of inviting Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts on Farm to Fork Trails, where they’ll be able to try lots of new things, such as tasting new and unusual foods and even learning how to gut a fish. Cubs and Beavers who go on a trail will earn a special badge, to go on their camp blanket!
We’ve been talking to Hannah Kentish, UK Youth Commissioner at The Scout Association, to find out more about how Cub Scouts and Beaver Scouts can get involved.
The Tesco Eat Happy Project (EH): Hello Hannah, lovely to meet you! What will Cub Scouts and Beaver Scouts have to do to earn the partner badges?
Hannah: They have to learn about how their food is grown or produced by going on a Farm to Fork Trail. Stops on the trail include seeing behind the scenes of a Tesco bakery, learning where cheese comes from and fun challenges like guessing where different fruits and vegetables are grown.
EH: In your opinion, do children think much about where their food comes from?
Hannah: In today’s fast-paced, dynamic society, food frequently comes in the form of quick and easy convenience food. Young people don’t have to question the origins of their food. How is it made? Where does it come from? These questions are easily overlooked when everything can be found in a packet. It’s important that young people understand the importance of good nutrition in order for them to make informed decisions about their eating habits for the future.
EH: That’s why we started Farm to Fork; we think that the more children know about their food and where it comes from, the better decisions they can make about what they eat – which can make a huge difference to their future.
Hannah: Absolutely! Knowledge around how to lead a healthy lifestyle, including good nutrition, is what provides the essential building blocks for young people to become independent young adults, with the ability to achieve their goals in life. That’s the opportunity we want to offer our Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts.
Scout volunteers can book a trail for their group on our Farm to Fork page. We’d like to wish all the Cub Scouts and Beaver Scouts who attend good luck in earning their partner badges!
